Foundation of Infrastructure Research Studies Training (FIRST) hosted the 15th CONSTRUCTION WORLD Annual Awards at ITC Grand Central, Parel, in Mumbai. The names of India’s Fastest Growing Construction Companies were unveiled at the grand award ceremony, which was attended by well-known personalities from the construction world and the industry stalwarts.

GST is not just an accounting changeover but a systemic one! And the countries who adopted GST faced inflationary pressures during early stages of the cut over time, but proved otherwise in the long run.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has clearly stated that the cement sector should adhere to the 50 kg bag packaging rule. Now, within the stipulated rules set by BIS, there are essentially multiple packaging options available.

In the mature market of industrial packaging, cement manufacturers have made the switch to sustainable bags in a bid to enhance protection and improve handleability, increasing all-weather shelf life and curbing messy seepages.

Indian cement manufacturers are in the process of building strong brands. A few experts from the media and the cement industry share their views on the journey of brand building, and where Indian cement industry is headed.

JSW is mainly into the production of steel, and generates slag as a by-product, a key material for cement. Rahul Akkra explains his strategy behind building up the JSW brand, and the difference that a strong brand can make to the bottom-line of a cement manufacturer.

The distribution of cement to the end user from the manufacturer is a major cost factor in the landed cost of cement at the user end. Rahul Akkara, Associate Vice President - Brand, JSW Cement, a subsidiary of JSW Group

In cement sector, both the consumer and the influencer play a pivotal role in decision making process. So, our media plan is designed taking care of the requirements of both these groups, says Rahul Akkara